Just joined guys, excited to get to know y'all! 💪

As weightlifters, we always have the overarching goal of being able to increase the weight on the bar. But, in order to do that, we obviously need to have some sort of strategy or main area of focus for our training block to move the needle in the right direction. My question for you, what are you currently training for, and how will that translate into more kg’s on the bar? Example: I’m currently trying to increase my squat and overhead strength to raise my overarching strength threshold so I can lift bigger loads 💪🏻

Hey y’all. My names Ryan, I’ve been lifting since 2012 out of the Houston area and I’m happy to be here!

I’m very excited to be in this group.

It's April in a couple of days, so I wanted to provide a list of upcoming competitions in case any of us are feeling fiery this spring! Here are all currently listed USAW competitions to participate in this month: 4/1-4/30 - April Online Qualifier 4/4 - The Toledo Youth Series 1 2026 (OH) - Wolverine Showdown 2026 (MI) - 2026 Texas Barbell Spring Showdown (TX) - Caruso Classic (MN) - Tampa Bay Spring Classic 9 (FL) 4/9-12 - ADAPTIVE ATHLETES 2026 National University Championships / Masters Championships (UT) 4/11 - Liftoff 2 (OH) - Bujanda Strong Resurrection of Strength (LA) - Wisconsin Spring Open (WI) - Hostess City Classic (GA) - 2026 Mountain South WSO Championships (UT) 4/18 - South Georgia Spring Clean (GA) - Helena Spring Open (MT) - 2026 Missouri State Championships (MO) - Kilos for K9's (MA) - 2026 Lock and Load - The Final Cowntdown (TX) - 2026 Rising Tides Weightlifting Meet (CA) - Grand Valley Strength Games - Weightlifting (CO) 4/19 - Big Sunday at Freedom (FL) - 2026 Capital Gainz (CA) 4/25 - Spencer Tsai Memorial Open (NY) - Dayton Youth Series (OH) - 2026 Doc Yogi Memorial (HI) - LBC Spring Meet (SC) - ECG Spring Fling 2026 (VA) - 2026 Illinois WSO Championships (IL) - 2026 Adirondack Weightlifting Regional Open (NY) - 2026 Strength Works 3.0 Open Weightlifting Competition (MO) - Bham Slam 26' (AL) - Fortis Vita Barbell Platform to Podium (CO) - 3rd Annual Boston Open (MA) - Barbarian Barbell presents April Pulls #6 (CA) 4/26 - 2026 Cap City Open (D.C.) - San Francisco Open (CA) TONS of chances to get on a platform and crush some heavy lifts! If you don't see one in your state, could be a good opportunity to take a lil trip and make a vacation out of it!